Climate Connections
1,220 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 104 ratingsHow is global warming shaping our lives? And what can we do about it? We connect the dots, from fossil fuels to extreme weather, clean energy to public health, and more. Join Dr. Anthony Leiserowitz of Yale University for a daily 90-second podcast about climate change, where we confront reality and share inspiring stories of hope.
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‘A culture of repair’: Students learn to mend clothes and the planet
December 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBA San Francisco after-school program is helping teens upcycle thrifted clothes. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
More than a year later, the emotional impacts from Hurricane Ian still linger
November 30, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBMany survivors of weather disasters benefit from mental health support. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Could your library do this? A California library is helping people try e-bikes for free
November 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe program makes getting an e-bike pass as easy as checking out a book. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
What it was like to be a volunteer firefighter during the 2023 Canada fires
November 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBFirefighters are experiencing climate change firsthand as hot, dry conditions boost the risks of fire. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Scientists show direct link between polluting companies and wildfires in North America
November 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBCarbon pollution from 88 major fossil fuel producers and cement makers has left the western U.S. and Canada hotter, drier, and more prone to fires, a recent study finds. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Why one researcher is flying less
November 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBHe’s often asked to travel for research and conferences, but he’s found some less-polluting options. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Are sweet potatoes a climate-resilient crop of the future?
November 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThey thrive in hot temperatures, within limits. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Warming winters threaten a unique dessert cider
November 22, 2023 16:12 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBMaking ice cider requires weeks of frigid temperatures. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Many cyclists want to keep biking even in winter, advocate says
November 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBBut cities don’t always keep bike paths and lanes adequately plowed. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Uber driver switches to EV, saves money
November 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBHe’s one of about 50,000 who have rented a Tesla through an Uber and Hertz program. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Wind power boosts his family’s business, Kansas rancher says
November 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB‘I always say that wind farming is my best cash crop.’ Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Solar worker helps other women get started in the industry
November 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBRiley Neugebauer founded Solar for Women, which helps women support each other online. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Green careers can provide a new way forward after prison
November 15, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBRoots of Success exposes incarcerated people to careers in renewable energy, clean transportation, and other environmental fields. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Up to 20% of lung cancer patients never smoked
November 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAir pollution has also been linked to the disease. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate change could make air travel even worse
November 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBFloods, heat waves, and storms are causing turbulence and delays. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
‘Every single time it rains hard here, everyone in town gets really tense’
November 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBIntense rain caused historic flooding in Montpelier, Vermont, last summer. The effects still linger. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Unhoused people are especially vulnerable to wildfire smoke
November 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAlameda County Healthcare for the Homeless provides people living outside with masks, information about health risks, and guidance for where to seek shelter. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Battery storage helped Texas power through summer heat
November 08, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBSolar and wind energy stored in batteries can help prevent rolling blackouts and power failures. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Pro mountain runner Dakota Jones is doing his part for the climate
November 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThrough his running camp, he’s getting others involved, too. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
The Inflation Reduction Act has created nearly 75,000 jobs
November 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBPlus it’s spurred more than $86 billion in private investments. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How to cut the carbon footprint of your next flight
November 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBYou could reduce your pollution by up to 63%. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Wild spring weather swings hurt New York’s fall apple harvest
November 02, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBIt’s a problem that’s getting worse as the weather gets more erratic. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Goodbye, noisy leaf blowers: Illinois landscaper offers all-electric service
November 01, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBIt’s so much quieter. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate change is making fall allergy season last weeks longer
October 31, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBRagweed pollen can aggravate asthma and other allergies late into fall. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Yes, older homes can be weatherized
October 30, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe U.S. Department of Energy has created a webpage with DIY projects that could help you save money this winter and reduce your home’s carbon footprint. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Inmates are nurturing sagebrush seedlings
October 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe seedlings are transplanted into areas torched by wildfires. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Players of this board game explore how to power New York City on clean energy
October 26, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThey take on the roles of a politician, activist, engineer, or entrepreneur. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
The surprising climate vulnerabilities of the world’s largest naval base
October 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe Norfolk, Virginia, base can’t just wall itself off. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Baltimore church becomes an extreme weather ‘resiliency hub’
October 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBSolar panels and batteries keep the lights on, and it’s stocked with emergency supplies. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How drought and rising temperatures drove millions of Somalis from their homes
October 23, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBA small increase in average monthly temperatures led to a 10-fold jump in the number of refugees. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Some homeowners in need don’t qualify for government weatherization programs
October 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBProjects in North Carolina and South Carolina are working to help. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How to protect inland communities from climate gentrification
October 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBIn some areas, wealthy coastal residents want to move inland — which could displace existing residents. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Research: Solar panel prices are dropping without sacrificing quality
October 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBNewer, cheaper solar panels are just as durable as older, pricier models, according to a study at Sandia National Laboratories. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
The climate threat to California's stored nuclear waste
October 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBSea level rise could eventually erode a Humboldt Bay bluff where 37 tons of nuclear waste are stored underground. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Pacific Island nations stand to lose much more than land as seas rise
October 16, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe Rising Nations Initiative seeks to secure a permanent existence for threatened island countries, protecting their sovereignty and culture. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Wyoming facility will extract carbon pollution from the air
October 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBProject Bison is one of several direct air carbon capture systems under development in the U.S. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
‘Bubble curtains’ help protect whales from the noise of offshore wind construction
October 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBWhales and other marine mammals can be disturbed by underwater sounds. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
The reality of climate-induced relocation in Rwanda
October 11, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBGovernment-mandated moves offer improved services but can challenge traditional ways of life. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Wildfire smoke can infiltrate your home, even when windows are closed
October 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAir pollution can be just as bad inside a home, research finds. Air filtration can help. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Climate change could increase pressure on declining American kestrel population
October 09, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBChanges in the timing of spring could cause a mismatch between their nesting behavior and the availability of food for their chicks. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
How green roofs can help cities adapt to climate change
October 06, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThey can lower energy costs, help control stormwater, and cool urban areas. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Researcher maps places and populations who face extreme heat risk
October 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThe idea is to help planners and decision-makers around the world identify vulnerable residents and take steps to keep them safe. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
People with Alzheimer's disease face higher risks in heat waves
October 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBNew data reveals an alarming connection between high temperatures and emergency room visits. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Gun violence rises with the temperature
October 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBData from 100 U.S. cities shows that hotter-than-normal days coincide with a higher risk of shootings. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Young people hold Montana accountable for contributing to climate change
October 02, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBSixteen young activists took the state to court, fighting for their right to a healthy environment. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
A mission to protect thorn forests in the Rio Grande Valley
September 29, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBLess than 10% of the historical thorn forests are left — and what remains is vulnerable to climate change and other threats. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Fireproofing your home can reduce insurance bills
September 28, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBResidents of Topanga Canyon, California, have spent the past decade fireproofing their community, and it’s paying off. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Electric vehicles may improve a community’s health
September 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBAdding EVs to the road in California is linked to reduced asthma-related hospital visits, recent research found. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
The world’s poorest people won’t be able to migrate to escape climate disasters
September 26, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBClimate change-driven heat waves, droughts, and floods will push vulnerable people into more extreme poverty, Harvard researcher says. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Wind farms generate significant tax revenue for Iowa counties
September 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBThey’re doing more than just creating clean energy. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/